A Drugstore Purchases Hand Cream at $2 Per Jar and Sells

question 58

Multiple Choice

A drugstore purchases hand cream at $2 per jar and sells them for $15.What is their markup percentage?

• A)60%
• B)87%
• C)40%
• D)5%
• E)22%

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